Horse
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The horse (Equus caballus, sometimes seen as a subspecies of the Wild Horse, Equus ferus caballus) is a large odd-toed ungulate mammal, one of ten modern species of the genus Equus. Horses have long been among the most economically important domesticated animals; although their importance has declined with mechanization, they are still found worldwide, fitting into human lives in various ways. The horse is prominent in religion, mythology, and art; it has played an important role in transportation, agriculture, and war; it has additionally served as a source of food, fuel, and clothing.

Almost all breeds of horses can, at least in theory, carry humans on their backs or be harnessed to pull objects such as carts or plows. However, horse breeds were developed to allow horses to be specialized for certain task; lighter horses for racing or riding, heavier horses for farming and other tasks requiring pulling power. In some societies, horses are a source of food, both meat and milk; in others it is taboo to consume them. In industrialized countries horses are predominantly kept for leisure and sporting pursuits, while they are still used as working animals in many other parts of the world.

• American Association of Equine Practitioners - The official website of the AAEP, offering information on the organization, calendar of events, horse health links, vet directory, chats and forums with vets, and educational partners. Login required.
• Animal Magic Thermographic Diagnostics - Offers thermal imaging service to detect inflammation and injuries in horses and performance animals. United Kingdom.
• Dalmar Equine Safety Products - Manufacturers of carbon fibre tendon boots. Details of range and ordering information. Ireland.
• Equine Biomechanics & Exercise Physiology, Inc - Offers consulting services for Thoroughbred racehorse valuation, pre-purchase exams, and management. Details of services and personnel. Located in Pennsylvania, United States.
• Equine Centre, University of Melbourne - Practical horse health information including colic, laminitis, reproduction and breeding, nutrition, and diseases.
• Equine Health Articles - Articles written by Dr. Jim Hamilton DMV, Randy Sublett, F. Thomas Breningstall, and Ray K. Miller Jr.covering veterinary subjects and farriery.
• Equine Myofunctional Therapists Association - Professional and caring therapies for all muscle related problems of the horse.
• Equine Veterinary Network - Veterinary publication focusing on sports medicine, imaging techniques, horse nutrition, equine reproduction, supplies and equipment, equine research and horse diseases.
• Fair Winds Farm - Offers equine lay-up and horse rehabilitation facilities in San Diego County.
• Freedom Spot On for horses - Permethrin fly repellent for horses applied every two weeks. How to use and product specifications.
• Good Enough Farms - Good Enough Farms is dedicated to providing therapy to horses through a unique combination of traditional and non-traditional methods.
• High Performance Barefoot Horses - Introduction and information on natural hoofcare. Learn how to have a lifetime of soundness by barefooting your horses. Clinic and seminar schedules.
• Horse Health & Lameness - Specializing in health and lameness issues for ex-racehorses. Please visit the discussion forum for guidance, tips, and support.
• The Horse Weigh platform - U.K.based manufacturers of horse weigh platform, with digital read out units, suitable for trainers, studs and veterinary practices. Information on the importance of weight, prices, and distribution details.
• HorseAmbulance.org - A private organization dedicated to horse transportation in emergency and regular basis. Wellington, Florida, United States.
• The Horseman's Advisor - Helping horse owners answer their equine health and training questions. Information and forums.
• Institute of Barefoot Equine Management - Promoting barefoot horse management. Holistic horse health & management information.
• Interstate Equine and Canine Swim Center - Hydrotherapy swimming for horses and dogs. Unique to the area of Maryland.
• Leverton - Mouth care and skin care, bandaging, hot and cold therapy, dressings and first aid.
• Mane and Tail Magazine - An online publication which carries Horse Management and Health Articles by the veterinarians of the University of Georgia.
• The Perfect Balance for Equestrians - A physical therapist for equestrians, specializing in pain management and therapy. Background information, products, services, newsletter and contact.
• Pigeon Fever in Texas - A web site that provides photographs and information about treating Pigeon Fever in horses.
• Poisonous Plants - Purdue University explains the symptoms and the effects of poisoning by a wide range of plants. A comprehensive database seachable by various criteria, includes pictures of plants, symptoms of poisoning and species affected.
• Rivas' Remedies - Marijke van de Water, B.Sc., DHMS treats people and animals for all health conditions. Dealers listed.
• Sports Horse Medicine - Applying equine sports medicine to enhance performance and prevent injury and disease in horses.
• TheHorse.com: Your Online Guide to Equine Health Care - The latest news and in-depth, veterinarian-approved articles on all aspects of equine health care. Includes thousands of archived articles from several years of The Horse Magazine, a monthly all-breed, all-discipline publication dedicated to providing the latest news and information on the health, care, welfare, and management of equids.
• Your Horse's Health - An advisory site for the horse owner provided by Bayer and including health care articles, links to national equine vet directory and other horse industries in the US.